Department of English

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  • WELCOME to the English Department at Highland Park Senior High School

    The English language is a West Germanic language that originated in England from Old English (Anglo-Saxon), which in turn developed from languages brought by settlers from northern Germany. It is the second most common first language, with around 340 million native speakers worldwide.

    The English Department at Highland Park Senior high offers a variety of courses that challenge students of all levels to improve thier skills in reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking.